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Timesheet Software That Gives You Control of Time, Cost, and Productivity
Stop chasing timesheets. Start using time data to run your business better.
Activ People HR transforms timesheets from a manual admin task into a connected system that improves accuracy, reduces admin, and gives you real insight into how your workforce operates.
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Track time accurately
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Reduce payroll errors
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Understand true labour costs
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Automate approvals and reminders
Trusted by organisations across the UK
“We reduced HR admin by 20% within the first 3 months”
Still managing HR across spreadsheets and systems? – See how Activ People HR brings everything into one place.
Why Most Timesheet Systems Fail
Most organisations still rely on spreadsheets or disconnected tools.
That leads to:
- Inaccurate time records
- Missing or late submissions
- No visibility of labour costs
- Manual admin chasing employees
- Disconnected absence and leave data
The result? Poor decisions, wasted time, and unnecessary cost.
A Smarter Approach to Timesheets
Activ People HR connects time tracking with your wider HR processes—so your data is always accurate, complete, and useful.
Instead of just recording hours, you get a system that:
- Automatically reflects leave and absence
- Links time to cost centres and activities
- Feeds into reporting, payroll, and workforce planning
- Reduces admin through automation
How Activ People HR Timesheets Work
- Employees record their time
- Start/end times or total hours
- Additional units like mileage, callouts, or expenses
- Time is automatically enriched
- Leave and absence data is applied automatically
- No duplicate entry or manual corrections
- Managers review and approve
- Configurable workflows (up to 3 stages)
- Data feeds the wider system
- Reporting and analytics
- Flexitime / TOIL balances
- Workforce planning
What You Gain with Activ People HR Timesheets
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Accurate Time and Cost Tracking
Track time against cost centres, projects, or departments to understand exactly where resource is being used.
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Less Admin, More Automation
Automatic population from absence records and built-in reminders reduce manual effort.
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Better Payroll and Compliance
Accurate time data ensures correct pay, overtime tracking, and audit readiness.
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Full Visibility of Workforce Activity
Understand trends, workloads, and inefficiencies with real-time reporting.
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Fair and Transparent Flexitime / TOIL
Automatically track extra hours and manage balances with clear rules.
Built Around How Your Business Works
No two organisations track time the same way.
That’s why Activ People HR allows you to:
- Configure timesheets as daily, weekly, 4-weekly, or monthly
- Run mid-month to mid-month cycles
- Tailor timesheets to each employee’s role
- Capture time in the format that suits your workforce
Easy-to-use and powerful timesheet software
Connected to Your Entire HR System
Unlike standalone tools, Activ People HR timesheets integrate with:
- Leave and absence management
- Employee records
- Reporting and analytics
- Employee self-service
This creates a single, reliable source of truth for your workforce data.
Ready to Take Control of Your Timesheets?
Stop chasing timesheets and start using time data to make better decisions.
Louise H.
Easy to manage my staff absences, toil, annual leave all under one roof...
Verified G2 User
Simple and intuitive. Just what you need from HR software.
Verified G2 User
Well laid out, Inutuitive, Liked by staff, Can be as complex as you need.
Annie S.
We have been using Activ People HR at our school for a number of years....
Verified G2 User
I like how easy it is to use and its very user friendly. It is easy to make any relevant changes.
Turn timesheets into time savers –Try Activ People HR for free
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is timesheet software and why do businesses need it?
Timesheet software allows organisations to accurately record, track, and manage the time employees spend working. It helps reduce manual admin, improves payroll accuracy, provides visibility of labour costs, and supports better workforce planning and decision-making.
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How do Activ People HR timesheets work?
Activ People HR timesheets allow employees to record their time using start and end times or total hours. Time can be logged against cost centres, projects, or activities, and is automatically integrated with leave and absence data. Managers can then review and approve timesheets through configurable workflows.
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Can timesheets be customised to match our business needs?
Yes. Activ People HR timesheets are highly configurable. You can set timesheets to run daily, weekly, 4-weekly, or monthly, including mid-month to mid-month cycles. Each employee’s timesheet can also be tailored to their role, including relevant cost centres and activities.
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Can employees record more than just hours worked?
Yes. In addition to hours, employees can record other units such as callouts, mileage, or expenses. This makes the system suitable for both office-based and field-based teams.
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How do timesheets integrate with leave and absence management?
Activ People HR automatically feeds approved leave and unplanned absence into employee timesheets. This ensures time records are always accurate without requiring duplicate data entry or manual adjustments.
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Can timesheets help manage overtime, flexitime, or TOIL?
Yes. Activ People HR timesheets can automatically calculate additional hours worked and feed them into flexitime or TOIL balances. You can define rules such as accrual limits, expiry periods, and how and when time can be taken.
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Do timesheets include approval workflows?
Yes. You can configure your own approval workflows to match your organisation’s structure. Timesheets can be reviewed and approved in multiple stages, ensuring accountability and a clear audit trail.
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How does the system ensure timesheets are completed on time?
Activ People HR includes automated reminders and alerts to prompt employees to complete their timesheets. Managers can also run reports to quickly identify missing or overdue submissions.
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What reporting is available with timesheets?
The system includes comprehensive reporting tools that allow you to analyse time by employee, team, cost centre, or activity. This helps you understand labour costs, identify trends, and improve workforce planning.
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Is Activ People HR timesheet software suitable for UK businesses?
Yes. Activ People HR is designed for UK organisations and supports accurate time tracking, payroll processes, and compliance requirements. It is suitable for businesses of all sizes across multiple industries.
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Can timesheets be used for project or cost centre tracking?
Yes. Time can be recorded against specific cost centres, departments, or projects. This gives organisations clear visibility of where time and resource are being spent, helping with budgeting and cost control.
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How quickly can we get started with Activ People HR timesheets?
You can get started quickly with a fully configured trial environment. Activ People HR sets up your system with sample data so you can see how timesheets, reporting, and workflows operate in a real-world scenario.
Still have questions?
Book a demo to see how Activ People HR timesheets work in your organisation.